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Radiation therapy technology manpower needs 1982.

C J Rominger, D Browning, J Diamond

    International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
    |December 1, 1983
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    The US faces a persistent shortage of radiation therapy technologists, despite growth in certified professionals. Addressing this requires recruiting more technologists and upskilling existing non-certified staff.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Physics
    • Radiologic Technology Workforce Analysis
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • A long-standing shortage of radiation therapy technologists in the U.S. necessitates workforce evaluation.
    • The American College of Radiology (ACR) and American Society for Therapeutic Radiology (ASTR) conducted a manpower survey.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the 1981-1982 manpower survey data to assess the current and future needs for radiation therapy technologists.
    • To identify the number of registered and non-registered technologists and their roles.
    • To evaluate the adequacy of the technologist supply based on established criteria.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from the third ACR/ASTR manpower survey (1981-1982).
    • Analyzed data from 1106 mailed questionnaires, with a 77% return rate.

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  • Cross-referenced survey data with the Patterns of Care master facility list.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified 3757 technologists, with 2537 being Registered Technologists (Therapy) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RTT-ARRT).
    • Despite meeting 1981 'Blue Book' criteria, 860 RTT-ARRT performed supervisory/dosimetry duties, and 42% of staff technologists were non-RTT.
    • Reported 597 funded vacancies, an increase from 241 in 1977, indicating a growing need.

    Conclusions:

    • While RTT-ARRT numbers grew, a significant portion were not in direct therapy roles, and many staff positions were filled by non-RTT personnel.
    • A trend towards a higher standard of 3 RTT-ARRT per megavoltage unit was observed due to increased treatment complexity.
    • Continued recruitment for educational programs and upskilling of non-RTT personnel are crucial for stabilizing the workforce.